51. Papyrus 1342
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 1342
- Title:
- Official Letter from the Governor Qurrah ben Sharik to Basilius, Pagarch of Aphrodito (P.Lond. IV 1345, TM 19803)
- Scope & Content:
- Official letter from the governor Qurrah ben Sharik to Basilius, pagarch of Aphrodito, concerning a fine to be levied. The reason is not stated in the preserved portion of the letter, but the sanction was to be fairly divided among the individuals involved on the basis of their wealth. Dated to ...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 1 January 710
- Extent:
-
Long fragment of a papyrus roll written on one side, broken at the top and with a few gaps mostly affecting the first lines; ink is well preserved, with the exception of the last lines. The papyrus is mounted on cardboard in one glass frame.